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Garment Workers Are Taking on Nike. Americans Should Support Them.
The company continues to exploit workers in the Global South as it reels in billions, creating a “race to the bottom” that hurts all workers.
Christian Congregations Are Standing Up to Cruelty. Why Won’t Politicians?
The Trump team has attacked bishops, Lutheran social service organizations, and other faith communities simply for following their social gospel.
Trans People Aren’t to Blame for Your Struggles
Anti-trans politicians want struggling people to blame trans folks for their problems. But we’re allies in the fight against hardships we know all too well.
Why Politicians Keep Blaming DEI for Disasters, Even When It’s Laughably Untrue
At best, these false claims help politicians cover for corporate misdeeds. At worst, they foster division for its own sake. Neither makes us safer.
A Hostile Corporate Takeover of Our Democracy
Never before has one billionaire so thoroughly infiltrated our government and bent it to their will for personal gain.
Black History Month: Celebrating Progress While Confronting Inequality
Despite attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Black political representation has never been greater. Progress is still possible.
Black History Is Every Day, With or Without the White House
From local school boards to the White House, the right is doubling down on its efforts to erase Black history. They’ll fail.
A Coup Attempt Against American Taxpayers
Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funds for government services was an effort to steal our tax dollars to enrich billionaires. And he’ll try again.
Let’s Embrace our Instinct for Collective Action — In Bad Times and Good
The Los Angeles fires brought out the compassion we need all the time, not just during “natural” disasters.
Teachers Have the Power to Open Students’ Eyes — If We Let Them
As a teacher who grew up in a small Southern town, I know the risks of giving parents veto power of kids’ education.
